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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq waver as report of OpenAI IPO delay rattles chip stocks

US stock markets showed volatility as reports of a potential OpenAI IPO delay pressured technology shares. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq wavered while semiconductor stocks and companies exposed to the ChatGPT maker saw declines. Nasdaq futures fell 1.1% on Friday.

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Reports of an OpenAI IPO delay have triggered a sell-off in chip stocks and volatility across major US indices.

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  1. OpenAI IPO Delay Fears Rattles Tech and Chip Stocks

    US stock markets showed volatility as reports of a potential OpenAI IPO delay pressured technology shares. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq wavered while semiconductor stocks and companies exposed to the ChatGPT maker saw declines. Nasdaq futures fell 1.1% on Friday.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 8.9% in the first half of 2026.
    • US stocks experienced volatility on Friday due to reports of a potential OpenAI IPO delay.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Nasdaq futures dropped 1.1% Friday due to IPO fears, chip costs, and Fed rate hike bets.
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